Hot Trends for the Holidays

From footwear to breakfast to this year’s centerpiece, our holiday trends have got you covered from A to Z. Find out how people are celebrating, decorating and feasting. Plus, learn a few simple DIY projects for enjoying these trends in your home and on a budget.

Chalkboard Holiday Cards

To be clear, this isn’t an actual chalkboard (that might not mail so well), but the chalkboard look is the photo card of the season. Send your photo and personal information to a site like Tiny Prints and you’ll get trend-worthy cards to send out to your family and friends.

Myrtle Wreaths

Simple, natural looking wreaths made of myrtle are adorning doors this year. Williams Sonoma has myrtle wreath letters. You can buy “JOY” or “NOEL” wreaths or choose from all 26 letters to spell the season’s greeting of your choosing. Mistletoe wreaths can also give you this great, natural look.

Metallic Footwear

Metallic shoes add a touch of holiday sparkle to any outfit. Look for heels, flats, even sneakers with a dash of gold, silver or bronze. Or, give an old pair of shoes a glitzy makeover. Tape off the toe area and spray your shoes with metallic paint.

Candy Centerpieces

There’s no better way to bring a little whimsy to your holiday table than with a candy centerpiece. Plus, it’s a lot easier to make (and eat) than a gingerbread house. Fill clear vases or apothecary jars with peppermints, gumdrops, chocolate kisses or the candy of your choice.

Gingerbread Pancakes

Cut cooked pancakes with a gingerbread man cutter or invest in a gingerbread man pancake ring if this is a trend that you may make a tradition. They taste great with maple syrup but we saw some good ideas on Pinterest like sweet cider syrup or cheesecake sauce. A heaping stack of gingerbread pancakes will taste pretty darn good no matter what shape they are.

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Present Cakes

We can thank Oprah for this trend. This cake from PerfectEndings.com was one of her Favorite Things. It looks like a delicious splurge, but you can also give this cake a DIY try. Follow these directions from Wilton for making your own fondant bow.

Ham Sliders

This is a great way to use your holiday ham leftovers. Load rolls with ham and cheese and place them in a baking dish. Coat and marinate in a sauce like this butter, Worcestershire, Dijon combo from Sunflower Supper Club. Bake for about 15 minutes in an oven set to 350 degrees.